[Judd]

Would like to ask your opinions on aftermarket seats for my car. I'm just getting started in Open track type events and I looking into getting better/lighter/safer seating. I've been looking at the styles like the Corbue Clubman, Momo Start, Sparco,,, pretty much that syle and price range {200-300$}. I'm sure that most have seen those type seats, pretty much entry level, tube style seats. I have just seen the past weekend, a pair of Kirkey Road Race seats.

I will have a 6 point roll bar soon so there is no need for reclineing seats. The car is driven on the street, although not alot. Maybe 10K miles per year now. I'm a pretty small feller {5'7 @ 165lbs} so vehicle entry/exit should be a huge problem. Also as I have already hinted at,,, I really don't want to go over 300$ for a seat.

I think the Kirky is most likely the safest and lightest seat of the bunch. It, however isn't the best looking of the bunch. I'm usually a form follows function type of person and if this were a race car I would have no problems throwing the Kirkeys in there. BUT, it it a street car that will be driven on the track occasionally. I will {at times} have to drive in these seats for hours at a time when going to events. Maybe 4-6 hour trips,,, don't really forsee anything taking longer than that.

Here is the question I was wanting your opinions on- would you install a set of these in your street car?

(IMG:http://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/seats/47000w.jpg)

Thanks for any opinions and I'm sorry for the long butt post. Just wanted to make sure I covered all the bases.

[Teutonic Speedra...]

I'm looking at seats too. I've been looking at the Kirkey also, but have just about been talked out of the intermediate one which can be had for $300 compared to the $600 deluxe model. I've been told the intermediate isn't a safe seat for a fast heavy car? I may look at fiberglass seats again. We'll see. Mine is going to be 95% track car, so I'm looking for lightweight more than comfort. Maybe I'll splurge and get the deluxe models after I get rid of my Recaros.

[CMC #37]

I bought the Kirkey Intermediate seat for my CMC car from IO Port Racing because it was a strong seat. Check out the rib cage protectors in the photo above. Ken who owns IO Port was NASA's chief tech for a while, and I am sure his advice was right on. I did not find it comfortable - it hit me under the arms too closely, probably something to do with a woman having a shorter torso than a man. I am 5'8" if that helps at all. I upgraded to the Kirkey road race seat and could not be happier. I would have bought it if I could have afforded it when I first was setting up the car, $600 was a bit steep!

You have to sit in the seat to make a judgement before you buy it. Personally I would buy one from a race shop so you make sure you get a safe one and fitted properly. Seats are kinda like helmets, you gotta try a bunch on! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Teutonic Speedra...]

Julie,

So let me get this correct. You first had the intermediate and then switched to the deluxe seat? Ken highly recommended the deluxe seat also, but he also recommended that I actually be fitted in the seat, so I may have to find a local rep, b/c CA is far from NJ!!

-Teutonic

[CMC #37]

Julie,

So let me get this correct. You first had the intermediate and then switched to the deluxe seat? Ken highly recommended the deluxe seat also, but he also recommended that I actually be fitted in the seat, so I may have to find a local rep, b/c CA is far from NJ!!

-Teutonic

Yeah buddy! The deluxe seat rocks if you can pull off the $ to get it! I am sure there is a Kirkey dealer somewhere near you! Go check it out. Fitting is really important. Also make sure you get the right hardware to install the seat and don't skimp there.

[tonycook]

I bought the Sparco Pro 2000 from Discovery in Atlanta.
http://discoveryparts.com/
They were very helpful and had seats to sit in and try out.